There are many reasons why a person decides to begin therapy. One of the more common reasons is because they have experienced a traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle accident. Millions of people are involved in vehicle crashes each year. Many suffer serious and catastrophic injuries in these crashes. But studies show that even
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Couple Therapy Sterling, VA This week’s blog post takes us back to our tour of cognitive distortions, or problematic ways of thinking that can get in the way of healthy relationship functioning. As I’ve shared in some of my previous posts (Don’t Take it Personally, Change Your Filter), these irrational thought patterns disrupt healthy self-talk
Read moreBeing charged with a criminal offense can turn your life upside down. It can be equally traumatic if you or your loved ones feel that the state of your mental health contributed to you committing the criminal act. Unfortunately, what you think is a valid defense in court may be almost impossible to prove. It
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Child Therapy Sterling, VA “No on ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed Grief is a very natural response to loss. It is a loss of someone or something important to us. We usually think of grief when there is a death but it may also come at
Read moreSuffering a knee injury may not only impact our bodies, but also our minds and emotions. Especially in cases where the event surrounding the knee injury was particularly frightening or traumatizing. In some scenarios, therapy is needed as part of a thorough treatment plan. Recovering from a knee injury can be crucial for those who
Read moreIf you have been involved in a car collision, one of your biggest challenges will likely be your physical recovery. However, you may also be impacted mentally and emotionally. Especially in the case of a car accident being particularly frightening or traumatizing, you may need outlets for expressing your emotions. Sometimes people forget about mental
Read moreThe process of divorce can be devastating, stressful and some people can even continue on to developing depression once it is finalized. You have recently lost something very big in your life. It is natural and okay to spend time grieving. However, it is important you do eventually get yourself out of the muck and
Read moreDisputes in family court are often highly emotional and can cause parties to be very reactionary. This can certainly be true when divorced couples are making decisions about their child. If a child of divorced parents is undergoing therapeutic treatment, there may be some conflicting ideas about how it should proceed. Requirement of Notice States
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Individual Therapy Sterling VA Today’s blog is a guest post from pro lacrosse player Paul Rabil, with whom I have the privilege of working in therapy. Whether you’re a lacrosse fan or not, I think you’ll enjoy his perspective. – Lindsey I feel really lucky to have been a part of the Lindsey Hoskins &
Read moreIndividual Therapy Sterling, VA Google self-care strategies and you’ll find yourself a list of self-soothing tips with a bubble bath topping the list. These mini breaks from daily life are part of a healthy self care plan but if you find yourself desperate for that time every day it might be time to institute a more
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